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November20, 2015 #35
COMMUNITY ISSUE
OF THE GHC, HNC, SOUNDINGS & CCLT
CHOIR COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER
QUICK REMINDERS!
Most events listed here are also listed in detail on our
Choir Life Calendar
GHC CHOIR SECTIONALS
Alto/Bass Nov. 30 + Dec 13 ~ Soprano/Tenor Dec. 7, 8 & 10
Details in the Opportunities To Sing section
GHC HOME SECTIONALS
Alto Nov. 28, Cross Sect. Dec. 12 & Bass Jan
Details in the Opportunities To Sing section
INSTRUMENTS4AFTRICA BATIK SALE
GHC Nov. 23, 24 & 26
Details in the Extra Special Note section
GIFT CARDS FOR SYRIAN REFUGEES
Nov. 23, 24 & 26)
Details in the Extra Special Note section
SOUNDINGS CONCERTS
Dec. 5 & 6
Details in the Community Events section
CHRISTMAS DAY SWAT
Dec. 25
More info in the Opportunities To Sing section
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SPECIAL NOTES!!!!
A COUPLE OF GREAT IDEAS FOR CHRISTMAS GIFTS….
Concert Tickets
Tickets for the Gettin’ Higher Choir January concerts will be on sale at choir starting the week of November 30
Concert tickets NOW on sale on-line at
Gift Cards
Power of Hope and Caia Connection gift cards will also be on sale from now until the Christmas break.
Submitted by Gloria Hansen, GHC admin.
MY SCHEDULE FOR THE NEXT TWO WEEKS
Tuesday Nov. 24
Monday Nov. 30
Tuesday Dec. 1 (maybe)
Thursday Nov. 3
~ Bill
Extra Special NoteSEASONAL GIFT MARKET ANNOUNCEMENTS
(Please note, unless otherwise stated in the announcement
100% of all funds raised go to the purposes specified.
INSTRUMENTS-4-AFRICA FUNDRAISING SALE (Nov. 23, 24 & 26)
At all three GHC choir practices in the week starting Nov. 23, and at the HNC on Nov. 24, we will be selling beautiful batik tablecloths madeby women in a village of C´te D'Ivoire, West Africa (photos).
All proceeds go to our project in Bamako, Mali, to supporteducation and traditional dance programs for children in a deprived neighbourhood. There will also be smaller batik wall hangings and a few crafts. See sample photos in attachment.
Tablecloths are approx 220 cmX 150 cm (round is 180 cm diam), include 8 small napkins, are made of strong cotton, washable, and cost $120; wall hangings $40.
For more information see website:
email:
Submitted by Claire Ebendinger GHC Monday Soprano
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GIFT CARDS FOR SYRIAN REFUGEES (Nov. 23, 24 & 26)
I will sell cards made from photos taken during our travel in pre-war Syria (2010). $4 each or 3 for $10.
At choir evenings, Nov. 23-24-26.
They can be used as birthday cards, to be framed, or when making a donation to a refugee fund in someone's name. All proceeds go to support refugees in camps on Lesbos island, Greece, where my sister lives with her family. Donations for this cause are gratefully accepted. I have raised almost $2000 since June, thanks to generous donors and friends. The camp manager was so appreciative when she was given the first $1000 in July, as they had not received such a large amount in a long time. It helps provide food, clothes, medicine, etc.
For more information email:
Thank You,
Submitted by Claire Ebendinger, Monday soprano
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GHC & HNC CAR POOLING WANTED & OFFERED
To arrange car pools you can announce your request/offer at break time at choir (GHC or HNC). You can also email me at with your name, contact information, where you start from, whether you need a ride or are offering one and which choir you are in. I will put a listing under the appropriate Car Pool heading for you in the next newsletter. Don’t be shy about repeating your request in subsequent weeks at choir or in the newsletter if you don’t connect the first time.
UBER TUESDAY
If you drive down Pandora Avenue to choir on Tuesday nights, could you pick up a carless choir member along the way? If so, please call 250-388-0780, text 250-589-1250 or email . Thanks!
Submitted by: Shoshana Litman, GHC, Tuesday Night, Alto Section
OPPORTUNITIES TO SING
GHC SECTIONAL SCHEDULE
Choir Sectionals
There will be ALTO and BASS sectionals all three the week of Nov 30 + Dec 1 & 3 from 6:45 to 7:30. Please be there a bit early so we can warm up and be singing repertoire starting right at 6:45.
The following week (Dec 7, 8 &10) will be the Soprano and Tenor sections' turn.
Home Sectionals
Altos @ Mary Wynne’s - Nov. 28
Saturday, November 28th, from10:00 am to 12:00 noon, with Shivon
At Mary-Wynne's new house:
410 Superior Street(new James Bay home)
Finger food and socializing to follow.
250 479 9189
Submitted by Mary-Wynne Ashford, ÂMon, Tues, Thurs, Alto
Cross sectional @ Charles & Rhianna’s - Dec. 12
Maxium 5 people for each section.
(What’s a Cross Sectional?)
Saturday December 12 from 2pm to whenever
followed by a potluck.
3063 Brittany Dr. (off Kelly Rd by Westshore town centre)
RSVP to
Rhianna: 250-885-0716 or
Charles: 250-870-2727
Submitted by Rhianna Barr GHC Thursday Soprano
Basses @ Bills - Jan. 6
I am hosting a home sectional for all Basses on January 6 from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. The more of us there are the better it will be especially because Denis will be there to lead us.
Beverages of choice and snacks to share are welcome. The practice will be followed by a social gathering for those feeling social.
77 Gorge Rd. West, (at Wascana across from Wings ~ # 8 or #11 bus). Follow the signs from the gate.
Map:
For further information or answers to your questions please contact me at 250-920-4160 (9 to 9) or at
Submitted by: Bill Hanson, multi-night rotating Bass
Would you like to host a sectional?
***** Extra Practice!***** Extra Sociability!***** Potluck?*****
At least two home sectionals per section between the beginning of the holiday break (Dec 15) and our concerts (Jan 29 & 30) would be great!
For detailed information about sectionals, and about hosting them, please click here.
Shivon or Denis will participate when they can.
The basics for hosting are a suitable space and some way to give the starting note if neither Shivon nor Denis can be there. To provide the notes you will need a keyboard, guitar, etc…or…you can play the parts files from our site on your computer…or…you can use your section’s choir practice CD.
Just pick a date and time that works for you, send a sectional invitation that includes all the pertinent information and I will:
- add your sectional to the “Home Sectional Invitations” list in the appropriate issues of the newsletter
- add it to our web site’s Choir Life Calendar
- email a special advance announcement to everyone in your section (just your night or all nights)
- email you a call list of names and phone numbers for members of your section who are not on email
If you want to host a home sectional please call me (Bill) at 920-4160 or email me at
~ Bill
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ANNUAL CHRISTMAS DAY SWAT
Open to all current and former GHC, HNC and Soundings singers
Many of you have participated in the amazing Christmas Day SWAT that is put on annually by the Christmas Spirit Society. It is a terrific way to give back to the community and to provide some joyful music for those less fortunate who gather for the meals and the cameraderie.
Full details to come but here are the basics…
Schedule: We sing for two separate sittings. Probably 11:15 to 1:00 and 2:30 to 4:30 (to be confirmed)
- Note that we will not be singing all the time - there will be breaks
- (e.g. when Santa arrives for however long he is there)
- You are welcome to sing at either or both
- We should arrive 30 minutes before each set so that we can warm up and go over songs etc.
Location: (usually) Glad Tidings Pentecostal Church, 1800 Quadra St. (to be confirmed)
If you wish to participate in this SWAT email me at , letting me know:
(1)what section you are in, and
(2)which sitting, or both, you will be available for.
(3)your email addresses (or phone numbers for those not on email) so that I can update you as needed
~ Denis
WORD OF MOUTH / RECOMMENDATIONS
For supporting and celebrating 'others' whose businesses / actions / way of being / kind words - whatever! - have helped you, us and/or our world grow, come alive and/or prosper.
FAIR VOTE CANADA PETITION
Fair Vote Canada has a petition to ensure that the new Federal government keeps its promise that this was the last first-past-the-post election that gives such distorted results. Trudeau got 39.5% of the vote, but 54.4% of the seats. It is less dangerous than when Harper had control, but it still does not accurately reflect the people of Canada. I will bring the petition to GHC Thursday practices, but if you would like to help out with this, please email me at .
Submitted by: Mike Wyeth GHC Thursday Bass
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CHANGE THE WORDS, CHANGE THE WORLD
This video left me deeply touched and so grateful..... found on Yves Parizeau's Facebook.
caioterrabjj/videos/592009337539286
Enjoy,
Recommended by Claire Ebendinger GHC Monday Soprano
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YOU RAISE ME UP
My dear friends,this performance has left me absolutely speechless. I can't not share it!
love,
Recommended by Junie Swadron former GHC Monday Alto
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A COUPLE OF INTERESTING FACEBOOK POSTS BY CCLT GRADS
Julia Adams CCLT9-2012Feeling Isolated? Try Choral Singing
Craig Green CCLT3 - 2006/7 Humans’ Love For Music Explained
Links to these web articles can also be found on the “Singing?!” page of the Gettin’ Higher Choir’s web site along with many other links to singing related articles, videos and MP3s.
Recommended by the editor
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ISLAND VIEW BEACHPLANNING PROCESS
This process is nearing a conclusion. It is shaping up as a real battle between those who want to maintain the park as a local recreational place to walk dogs and camp and those of us who would like to see the natural environment values recognized, protected and rehabilitated.
A day long "community dialogue" discussion will be held Saturday Nov 21 hosted by the CRD 9:30am-3:30pm at the Greek Community Centre, 4648 Elk Lake Dr.
I would urge you to try and make time to participate. For details click here.
Documents to check out:
1. Cordova Shore Conservation Strategy
2. A summary of the regional issue
Recommended by Claire Ebendinger GHC Monday Soprano
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There is a finite number of musical notes, but an infinite
number of songs.
David Bly
Patricia Houston former GHC Tuesday Alto
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COMMUNITY NETWORKING
HEROWORK NEEDS THE SUPPORT OF HEROES LIKE YOU! (Happening NOW)
In 2016 HeroWork wants to complete a massive Radical Renovation for the Rainbow Kitchen, who serves over 36,000 meals a year to the poor and disenfranchised.
More, HeroWork intends to develop a social franchise model that will enable them to empower other communities to do charity renovations.
To make these things happen they have launched their Rebuild Community Fundraising Campaign. Go to HeroWork.com for more information and to donate or help raise funds.
Join HeroWork at their Gala & Premiere on November 27th at the Marriott Hotel. Tickets available for $160. Or raise/donate $500 and get a complimentary ticket.
Submitted by Audrey Mairi, Thursday Alto
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Plan ahead for….
A SINGING (or not) SANTA FOR YOUR CELEBRATION
Former GHC Bass and CCLT Grad, Doug Paterson, is Victoria’s Santa Parade Santa and he is available to jolly up your Christmas event!
Has Santa suit will travel (within reason) for children’s, adult’s and community events.
For details including photos please visit his web site.
Submitted by Bill Hanson GHC Bass etc. (in support of the good work Doug does)
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ANY FORGOTTEN ITEMS IN YOUR CLOSETS?
Our NGO, Instruments4africa, wants to help you declutter your closets! Have you bought a new iPad lately and don't know what to do with the old one? I'll gladly take it to Mali! Any other types of tablets welcome too. A video camera would be handy as well! We also need to replenish the school supplies so pens, pencils, rulers, notebooks, art supplies, etc... would be most appreciated.
If you prefer, you can also make a donation online at: Click on donate, follow the link and choose Instruments4africa as the initiative you support. Receipt for income tax purpose provided.
I will be going back to Bamako, Mali at the end of November to continue working on our project. I will be involved with further teacher training, benefiting the children involved in the project.
Please pass this message along. Thank you so much!
Contact: or call at 778-426-4509
Submitted by Yves Parizeau, Monday tenor
Editor’s Note
For more info on this project see the “Instruments-4-Africa Fundraising Sale” in the Extra Special Note section above.
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“10 FOR 10”.....A MINI HOUSE CONCERT JUST FOR YOU!
On Monday Nov. 16 our choir practice was graced with a visit from Pam and Liz who perform as “Road Trip Boogie.” They are a duo from Nova Scotia whose unique performance concept I recommend to you for gatherings of family and/or friends. In their words it’s a…
… mini house concert for those of you for whom the thought of organizing a full house concert is too daunting.
You invite 10 of your friends to an informal potluck, any evening of the week and everyone shares a meal. Pam and Liz share their road stories and after dinner they share 10 songs. The cost is just 10 dollars per person. 10 for 10!
CONTACT ....
Road Trip Boogie
902 221-5999/902 521-8474
Web Site Facebook YouTube
Submitted by Bill Hanson GHC Bass etc.
SERVING EACH OTHER
COMPUTERS REPAIRS AND MORE....
- Computer Repair, Optimization, Security and Housekeeping
- Windows XP, Vista, Windows 7 & Windows 8 -Mac OSX 10.7 and later
- Hardware and software issues resolved.
- Viral Infections, Data Recovery, Hardware Upgrades andMigration of files to a new computer.
- Say Good-bye to your cable bill -- I can set up Set top box.
- I also sell lovely vintage sound systems. Bring your music to life!!!.
$40 per Hour at my home.
$50 per Hour at your home.
Matt Hutton - Gloria’s son 250-418-1322
Submitted by Gloria Hansen, GHC and HNC tenor and Admin Team member
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ALL AGES PIANO & GUITAR LESSONS FOR INDIVIDUALS & FAMILY GROUPS
Doug Paterson, former GHC Bass and Director of the Harmonious Family Singers & Choir also teaches both piano and guitar and likes to create family bands so people play together at home as well as to provide individual instruction.
For information call Doug at 250-385-SING (7464)
Submitted by Doug Paterson former GHC Bass, CCLT5- 2008/09& Harmonious Family Choir Director
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Better keep yourself clean and bright, you are the window
through which you see the world.
George Bernard Shaw
Editor's Collection
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COMMUNITY MEMBERS WEB SITES
PETER FAIRLEY (former GHC Bass)
Journalist, editor, educator: Insightful, credible, global reporting on energy, technology and the environment
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ANNJACOB & STAN TOMANDL (former GHC Tuesday Alto & Bass)
Counsellors, Educators, Facilitators. Specializing in working, learning and teaching about the altered consciousness that appears in joy, grief, creativity, dreaming, illness, trauma, memory losses, and other tender and strong moments in our living and dying. Inquiries welcome: 250-383-5677
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JOANNE MARKS (CCLT 3 - 2006/7 and post GHC & HNC Soprano)
Healing Plant Oils and Salves, Bach Flower Therapy Counselling and Spiritual Readings
You are the beacon of light you have been waiting for
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SHIVON ROBINSONG (GHC & HNC Director)
Anyone Can Sing! And singing together in harmony is a vital source of energy and connection, accessible to everyone. Workshops! Theatre! Choirs! Training!
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MURRAY POLSON (GHC & Soundings Bass)
Shows some of my photographic work.
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PASHTA MARYMOON (ex-GHC now HNC Tenor)
Journeying Beyond offers Death Midwifery services -- 'end of life' consultations (comprehensive Advance Directives and Representation Agreements), support for the Death Journeyer and their families throughout the pan-death process (pre/during/post death, including post-death care at home), funeral and/or memorial services, and initial grief counselling. Pashta at or 250-383-4065
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WINNIE COOPER (GHC Tenor)
Children's entertainer for Birthday Parties, Holiday Celebrations, Office & Family Events, and Special Occasions! Music CD available now!
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DO YOU HAVE A PERSONAL OR BUSINESS WEB SITE?
If you are a current or past member of any choir in our family of choirs and you have a web site feel free to submit the URL plus a 50 word (or less) capsule description for inclusion in this section. Your listing will be kept on file and 2 - 5 of them will be rotated through this section (in the order received) of the Choir Community Member’s Issue that goes out every second week. This will give your site periodic exposure to 1200+ people and offer readers different web sites to check out each week.
COMMUNITY MARKETPLACE
HOLIDAY GIFTS
“This sound elixir will shift your state of being!” - PB
Give yourself and your loved ones the remarkable gift of Alchemy™ Quartz Crystal Singing bowls, CDs and sound therapy gift certificates. The pure, captivating tones of these bowls help you de-stress more deeply and rapidly than years of meditation.
At the Oak Bay showroom you can try over 60 bowls andfeeltheirlive vibrations.
Layaway plans available. 250-508-8997
Submitted by Nancy A. Watters, CCLT 2005, former GHC Soprano
ACCOMMODATION AVAILABLE & WANTED
HOUSE-SIT / SWAP WANTED
From Dec. 13+
I live on Pender Island and Victoria is my singing getaway for winter. You would like a conscientious, non-smoking, humming-handy-man to stay in your home. I offer care for your house and garden -- And optional getaways to my beautiful island home. One to five months during December through April. Top references.